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Mitchell's drawings depict 'Men Being Put in Their Place' and explore fetishes such as male bondage, domination and spanking.

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Friday, 11 November 2011

Royale Studios 17 - The Soldier-Sailor Set (FJSS) - 8

Royale Studios - Soldier-Sailor 20 & 21

In the aftermath of the fight, both men are strung up by one wrist suggesting a punishment for their brawling. They look at each other in a humorous Oliver Hardy moment - 'another fine mess.....etc.' I like the way the ropes create continuity through these final pictures. Bondage was strictly a taboo subject in the UK at this time, but the point of this picture is not so much about immobilisation but about securing the boys so they don't get into any more mischief. The eroticism derives from their being tethered together, so close that their bodies could be touching, Royale didn't risk that but a modern day photographer free from their constraints could create seriously erotic images from this idea. Once again here Royale pass up the chance to highlight the upper body definition of the models.

The final picture No 21 shows the pair working together to free themselves and this subject matter allows them to actually touch, entwine even! Fred's knee is positioned just above the sailor's groin casting a shadow which highlights his bulge. His own groin is being lifted towards the sailors face providing plenty of suggestive material. Sailor John's pose in this picture is sexy and appealing to me for a reason I can't really explain, his low key, natural posing in this set is a subtle delight.

Royale Studios - two pictures from 'Unapproved'.

The last picture in the Soldier-Sailor set brings me back to my opening speculations about connections with the 'Unapproved' set. Compare the pictures, above, from that series with No 21 above. The same uniforms of course and the two men are also tied together, with handcuffs in this case. They climb upwards seeking to escape punishment. The similarity of the idea with No 21 is remarkable. If they aren't directly connected they surely must have sprung from the same source. The FJSS storyline of squabbling and detention for punishment would also provide a neat prequel to 'Unapproved' whose opening scenes are shrouded in some mystery. But that's another story!

For earlier articles in this series, featuring vintage erotic 'men in uniform' photos, click on the GIU/Royale label below

If anyone has better copies of these pictures which they are willing to share I would be very pleased to hear from them

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"I've been drawing since I was a teenager and it has always been an outlet for my innermost feelings and frustrations! My erotic art development was galvanised by the discovery of Tom of Finland's work and, inspired by the wealth of material on the internet, it continues to develop into diverse fetishes and occasionally gruesome interests!"